FPL Insights for Gameweek 19: Key Players to Watch

FPL Insights for Gameweek 19: Key Players to Watch

FPL Insights for Gameweek 19: Key Players to Watch

As Arsenal and Aston Villa prepare to clash, and Manchester City faces Sunderland's formidable defense, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers have a prime opportunity to explore alternative captain choices and potential players.

Key matches include Manchester United hosting Wolves, Liverpool taking on Leeds, and Chelsea facing Bournemouth, who have struggled defensively on the road.

Managers must consider player rotation as matches are scheduled frequently.

Good luck!

The team of the week is curated based on current FPL prices to fit within a £100 million budget, simulating a Free Hit scenario.

Don’t miss our FPL special Q&A with expert Holly Shand, live on the BBC Sport website on Tuesday, December 30, at 17:00 GMT.

How did last week’s team perform?

After three impressive weeks, the team faced a reality check with only three returns.

Defensive failures from a triple Arsenal lineup and Virgil van Dijk against Wolves contributed to a disappointing total of 38 points, despite Florian Wirtz (10 points), Hugo Ekitike (5 points), and Tijjani Reijnders (8 points) showing some promise.

BBC Sport FPL Team of the Week for Gameweek 19

Goalkeeper and Defense

John Victor, Nottingham Forest, goalkeeper, £4m - Everton (h)

Victor has started three consecutive matches and presents a budget-friendly option at £4m, especially with Matz Sels returning from injury.

Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche, will face Everton, who have not scored in three matches and may be missing key players including Iliman Ndiaye, Jack Grealish, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Nikola Milenkovic, Nottingham Forest, £5.1m - Everton (h)

With Everton’s current scoring difficulties, a double defense from Forest could be advantageous. Milenkovic and his defensive partner Murillo have similar defensive contributions, but Milenkovic’s superior attacking record gives him the edge.

Patrick Dorgu, Manchester United, £4.1m - Wolves (h)

Dorgu stood out in United’s victory over Newcastle, playing out of position on the right wing. At £4.1m, he could be a valuable asset for FPL managers, especially given Wolves’ scoring struggles.

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace, £5.2m - Fulham (h)

Guehi has six attacking returns this season, and Palace's defense is reliable at home against teams like Fulham, who are missing key players due to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Lewis Hall, Newcastle, £5.2m - Burnley (a)

Hall has started six of Newcastle’s last seven matches and has been a significant attacking threat. Burnley has struggled offensively at home, making a clean sheet for Hall likely.

Midfielders

Matheus Cunha (captain), Manchester United, £8.1m - Wolves (h)

Cunha had a quiet performance against Newcastle but remains a threat with a league-high 28 shots in the past five games. He’s a prime candidate for captaincy this week.

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, £8.1m - Leeds (h)

Wirtz impressed in Liverpool’s recent matches and will look to maintain form against Leeds, who have a poor away record.

Rayan Cherki, Manchester City, £6.7m - Sunderland (a)

Cherki leads the league in assists this season and will look to capitalize on Sunderland’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea, £6.4m - Bournemouth (h)

Garnacho has been a key player for Chelsea and could provide value against Bournemouth, who have conceded the most goals on the road this season.

Strikers

Erling Haaland, Manchester City, £15.1m - Sunderland (a)

Haaland has had inconsistent performances lately but remains a high-risk, high-reward option for FPL managers.

Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool, £9.1m - Leeds (h)

Ekitike is another solid choice for the upcoming match against Leeds, having shown consistent attacking threat in recent games.

Substitutes

Matz Sels, Nottingham Forest, goalkeeper, £4.6m - Everton (h)

Trevoh Chalobah, Chelsea, defender, £5.5m - Bournemouth (h)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds, striker, £5.8m - Liverpool (a)

Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool, midfielder, £5.7m - Leeds (h)

Team total cost: £98.7m

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